At my 30k service I was quoted $600 (400 pounds) to have my rear brake pads replaced including labour. Does this sound normal?

I was also quoted $120 (80 pounds) to get front wipers replaced. Would it be better doing it myself?

hi brake pads over here are approx 40.00 pounds as for diy it is a straight forward job the wipers are easy as well cost of new blades are approx 22.00 pounds  rainy-city
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80 quid to replace the wipers

Halfords will do it for a fiver, or you can do it yourself in about two minutes.

snappa wrote:

80 quid to replace the wipers

Halfords will do it for a fiver, or you can do it yourself in about two minutes.

I think the cost of the drive from Australia to the UK might make Halfords more expensive though  2002 Honda VFR800
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Huang wrote:

At my 30k service I was quoted $600 (400 pounds) to have my rear brake pads replaced including labour. Does this sound normal?

I was also quoted $120 (80 pounds) to get front wipers replaced. Would it be better doing it myself?

I had the rear brakes replaced at 48K service (last week) and was quoted $554 (AUD) however when I collected the car they had charge me $437.74. Front brakes still 5mm.
Pads $94.60
Disc $211.14
Labour $132.00
FYI 48K Service original quote $920, then after challenging the price and selecting not to change the pollen filter as it was changed last service, quote= $745.
Actual cost when I collected the car including a loan Freelander was $455.34.

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I think the cost of the drive from Australia to the UK might make Halfords more expensive though

It's worth it just to see the look of sheer enjoyment, enthusiasm, and helpfulness on the eager faces of the Halfords employees though

Had mine done by a dealer last week. Rear brakes incl discs.
Labour £119.94.
Parts £132.25.
Plus tax.

Easy enough to do it your self. Some good pics on here somewhere too

I did my rear discs, pads & handbrake shoes for less than £100 with new genuine parts found on eBay. It can be a bit fiddly if the handbrake adjusters are seized but it is relatively easy to do - a couple of hours at most. Cheers,
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Update..

Had my service done.

Was charged:

Rear brake pads $150 (100 pounds)
New Disc rotor assembly $300 (200)
Brake fluid flush $110 (73)
Labour $130 (86)

Did mine myself pads £31 from local motor spares shop,not LR pads but they do the same job just as well as the ones i took off and the job took less than 45 mins,try it its easy

if doing it yourself you may need to purchase a tool to wind the rear calipers open in order to fit the new pads, not too expensive though  freelander 2 SE black and beige - now sold

Has anyone priced ceramic pads for these cars? I've grown a bit tired of washing the excess brake dust off on a weekly basis. CAR HISTORY
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TurboDan wrote:

Has anyone priced ceramic pads for these cars? I've grown a bit tired of washing the excess brake dust off on a weekly basis.

what about some with "Aston Martin" printed on them  2002 Honda VFR800
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